Used Citroen Picasso for sale in Europe

About the Citroen Picasso

Picasso is the name Citroën gave to its compact MPVs from 1999 onwards. The badge appears on the Xsara Picasso, the C3 Picasso and the C4 Picasso. Our listings span all three, so check which one an advert describes. These are tall, practical five-seat cars with large glass areas and good load space.

The Xsara Picasso suits buyers who want simple, low-cost family transport. The C3 Picasso is shorter and more compact, with a boxy body and a high seating position. The C4 Picasso comes as a five-seater and as the longer seven-seat Grand version. All are front-wheel drive with manual or automated gearboxes.

Engines vary by generation. Petrol options run from about 1.4 to 2.0 litres. Diesels are mostly 1.6 and 2.0 HDi units. Some cars in our listings have an aftermarket LPG conversion, so look at the equipment list and paperwork as well as the body style.

Generations

• Xsara Picasso (1999-2012) — A compact MPV based on the Xsara, sold with 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 petrol engines and 1.6 and 2.0 HDi diesels.
• C4 Picasso Mk1 (2006-2013) — A larger MPV with a five-seat C4 Picasso and a seven-seat Grand C4 Picasso, offered with petrol and HDi diesel engines.
• C3 Picasso (2008-2017) — A compact, upright MPV that sits below the C4 Picasso and was sold with small petrol engines and a 1.6 HDi diesel.
• C4 Picasso Mk2 (2013-2022) — A second-generation model on a newer platform, later renamed C4 SpaceTourer and Grand C4 SpaceTourer.

Typical prices

Across our listings the median asking price is €1,700, with the middle half of cars between €1,200 and €2,500. Model years from 2000 to 2009 sit close together, mostly in the low thousands, so condition and mileage matter more than age in that range. Asking prices step up for 2010 and later cars, and the few 2016 cars listed have a median of €7,000. Years with only a handful of listings, such as 2012 and 2016, give a rough guide at best. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Citroen Picasso

Start with a cold-engine check and a full service history, then test the car for at least half an hour. Look under the car and around the sills, and make sure every warning light goes out after starting.

• Service history and cambelts

  Ask for invoices showing oil changes and timing belt or chain work where it applies. Belt intervals depend on engine and age as well as mileage. Missing records on a cheap car are a reason to negotiate or walk away.

• Timing chain and carbon build-up · Petrol 1.6 (THP and VTi)

  The 1.6 petrol engines from the later cars have a timing chain that owners often report stretching. Listen for rattles on a cold start and check for rough running, misfires or warning lights. Ask whether the oil was changed regularly.

• Injectors, turbo and particulate filter · HDi diesels

  Check for smoke, loss of power, limp mode and warning lights. Some HDi cars have a particulate filter, which can clog on short journeys. Ask what the car was used for and whether the filter or turbo has been dealt with.

• Robotised gearbox behaviour · Automated gearboxes

  Some cars have an automated manual gearbox. Drive in town and on a faster road and watch for jerky changes, delayed engagement or gearbox warnings. A manual gearbox is simpler to judge and often less hassle to maintain.

• Suspension and rear axle

  These are family cars, often heavily loaded. Listen for knocks over bumps, check for uneven tyre wear and ask about rear axle bearing work. Inspect the sills, subframes and wheel arches for rust, especially on older cars.

• Aftermarket LPG systems · LPG conversions

  Ask who fitted the LPG system and for any installation and inspection papers. Check that the car starts and runs smoothly on both fuels. Valve wear is widely discussed on converted petrol engines, so ask about servicing.

• Electrics and interior wear

  Test every window, the central locking, climate control, sunroof and sliding or folding seats. Check for damp carpets and condensation in the cabin, which can point to leaking seals or blocked drains.

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